New MoonMovie · 2022
New Moon is the kind of animated film that just *gets* you, pulling you into a dreamy, almost ethereal world. If you're here for the vibes of a West Philly summer night, a little magic, and Aretha Franklin as your personal soundtrack, you need to add this to your list. It's angsty, heartbreaking, and Colman Domingo's narration is literally everything.
New Moon invites viewers into the imaginative, surrealist world of young Jay Jay and her mother, Edie. Set against the backdrop of West Philadelphia, their inner-city dreams come alive under the glow of the New Moon. The film weaves together magic, memory, and the evocative sounds of Aretha Franklin playing on a transistor radio, creating a unique animated journey narrated by Colman Domingo. It's a visually distinctive exploration of a mother-daughter bond and shared aspirations.
